345 East 65th Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building at 345 East 65th Street, owned by Martin Perkovic and constructed in 1910, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most recently, in April 2025, both the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) office documented rodent activity and multiple building code violations, including issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, plumbing in bathtubs/showers and sinks, and unsanitary conditions related to pests.

In late 2024, Apartment 3A was found to have numerous violations requiring attention, including problems with plaster surfaces, water leaks, plumbing fixtures, and pest infestations, though these violations were eventually certified as addressed by September 2024. The building has a documented history of rodent problems, with inspections in 2022 and 2025 consistently showing rat activity, including a failed compliance inspection in May 2025.

Between 2019 and 2020, there were periodic rodent activity reports that suggested an ongoing pest management challenge. The property has also faced multiple plumbing-related issues, as evidenced by emergency and non-emergency complaints between February and March 2025, including concerns about toilets, sinks, and heating systems. While the building has maintained a record of zero reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, the persistent maintenance issues and recurring pest problems - particularly rodents - indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.